EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS OF THE INJURIES LISARAYE SUSTAIN IN FIGHT WITH HER HUSBAND & HIS SISTER.

ESSENCE.COM has exclusive pictures of the bruises Turks & Caicos First Lady LisaRaye McCoy Misick sustained in her violent confrontation with her husband Michael Misick last week. The photos, which were obtained from an anonymous source close to LisaRaye, show the actress with visible bruises on the back of her upper shoulder, the inside of her thigh and a reddened-bitemark on her shoulder. LisaRaye's publicist Lynn Jeter says aside from everything her client has gone through during this past week, she's doing quite well. “LisaRaye is fine and in good spirits,” Jeter told ESSENCE.com, “and is working to get this matter resolved quickly as she moves forward with her career.”

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NEW PICS: VANESSA& ANGELA SIMMONS, BOW WOW @ T-PAIN vs DJ IRIE PARTY IN MIAMI, FLORIDA.

Tallahassee's own T-Pain and DJ Irie got buck wild while partying at the Parkwest nighclub in Miami, Florida last Saturday night. Also in attendance was Janelle, former cast member of MTV's Real World Key West. Vanessa Simmons and her baby sister Angela were also there...along with Angela's former boo Bow Wow who looked as if he wanted to give Rev. Run more ammunition to shoot down any intentions the miniature rapper has of ever hooking back up with his daughter...a daughter who is now dating pro skateboarder Terry Kennedy. Or is she?

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LISARAYE'S PUBLICIST DOLES OUT ANOTHER VERSION OF WHAT WENT DOWN WITH THE ACTRESS & HER HUSBAND.

LisaRaye McCoy-Misick's, actress and semi First Lady of Turks & Caicos Islands, publicist Lynn Allen Jeter continues to spew her client's side of the story in what many have dubbed As the Turks & Caicos Islands Turns--true drama at its finest. Jeter spoke exclusively with EURweb.com's Lee Bailey and gave him a blow-by-blow account of what (she says) really happened last week during the violent confrontation between LisaRaye and her husband Michael Misick. Unbeknownst to some, it was Michael who asked LisaRaye to fly in so that they could meet with lawyers to discuss their plans to separate, as well as her financial support leading up to the actual divorce, says Jeter. Jeter, who says she was not with LisaRaye when the alleged violence erupted, denied that a "fight" even took place.

"There was no pushing, there was no slugging, there was no swinging of arms, there was no tussle, nothing like that," says Jeter. However, her account of the incident – as told to her by LisaRaye and LisaRaye's cousin Phillip Travis – corroborates much of what has already been reported; that LisaRaye and Travis went into the house against Misick's will; pushing and shoving took place between the two, Misick's sister became involved and LisaRaye was bitten (and bit someone) at some point during the altercation. Her personal security (Travis) was driving, [LisaRaye] was in the back seat, I was in the passenger side of the jeep," Jeter begins. "We pulled up to her home. We had been to the grocery store. She'd bought food to make tacos. So we had groceries in the back of the car. We got up to the house, the guards spoke to her and then proceeded to pick up the phone. [LisaRaye] said, 'Oh you don't have to pick up the phone to announce me.' But he proceeded to do so and closed the door to the guard shack with LisaRaye standing there. …He caught her between the door and him. Her security (Travis) then got out of the car and pulled the door so [the guard] would not hurt her."

But what I've been told by [LisaRaye] and [Travis is that] there was no belligerence. When they arrived, Michael was having a meeting with some of his ministers on the patio. "I was told [LisaRaye] came in, she waved. Two of the people on the patio saw her. But she didn't see Michael. Michael, then, all of a sudden appeared and started walking up the walk toward the house. [LisaRaye] was walking toward their library study, and Michael said, 'You should not be here. What are you doing here?' She said, What are you talking about Michael, this is my home.' They went into the library. And one of Michael's security guards grabbed First Lady's hand and snatched a recorder she had in her hand."

READ MORE & LISTEN TO JETER'S ACCOUNT OF THE EVENTS BY CLICKING HERE. If after reading/listening to Jeter's version of events, you find yourself becoming more confused now than ever before, don't fret because you're not alone!

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NEW MAG SCANS: THE CAST OF BIGGIE SMALLS BIOPIC 'NOTORIOUS' IN VIBE MAGAZINE.

By now everyone knows that the life and tragic death of rapper Christopher Wallace a.k.a. Biggie Smalls will soon be seen on the big screen in the motion film Notorious starring Brooklyn emcee Jamal 'Gravy' Woolard as Biggie, Antonique Smith as Faith Evans, former 3LW member Naturi Naughton as Lil Kim, Derek Luke as Sean 'Puffy' Combs and the lovely Angela Bassett as Biggie's mother Voletta Wallace. Biggie's son, Christopher 'CJ' Wallace portrays a young version of his father in the film. CJ, 11-years-old says of the father who was shot down when he was just 6 months old, "I'm gonna hold it down for my Dad." To celebrate Biggie's legacy and hip-hop's first real biopic, Vibe magazine has provided an exclusive first look at the cast in their respective roles. Above you'll see a re-creation of Biggie and Faith Evan's infamous 1995 Vibe cover featuring Woolard and Smith.

Smith, who bears a strong resemblance to Faith says she credits the singer with helping keeping her performance Faithful in every way. "We were able to talk about each scene in the movie and what was going on in her mind. I really wanted her to be happy, and she just wanted to be portrayed honestly. I think I did that." Of Jamal's portrayal as Biggie, the final casting decision was made by Mrs. Wallace who said, "It was Jamal's charming personality, warm spirit, wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile that won my heart." And I think we may be surprised by Naturi's role as Lil Kim in the film. Judging from the pictures below, she's got Kim's nasty-ass stance down pat, don't she?! LOL! This will be Naturi's film debut and the singer says, "I think I did it justice." Former Junior M.A.F.I.A. member Lil Cease, whose a consultant for the film and also makes a surprise cameo says he was blown away by Naturi's acting skills. "Since the first day I rehearsed with her, Naturi knocked that shit out from day one. She's a star in her own way, and you gotta respect that."

The production will move to Los Angeles to film the scenes which will depict on scree, Biggie's final days. Notorious is scheduled to hit theaters in January 2009.

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NEW CELEB ADS; JAY-Z FOR ROCAWEAR; DIDDY'S SON CHRISTIAN FOR SEAN JOHN; MING & AOKI FOR BABY PHAT; CASSIE & LAUREN FOR SEAN JOHN;

And here we have Diddy's very own mini-me, Christian Combs a.k.a. Young Diddy as he represents for his daddy's Sean John Boys line; Kimora and Russell adorable daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee are featured in their mommy's new Baby Phat Girlz line; and singer/model Cassie and actress Lauren London are also featured in Diddy's Sean John for Women ad.

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Jay-Z is featured in the newest print ads for his new Evolution line from Rocawear. Actress Joy Bryant is also featured. Click on the pics below to see the full image.

TAKE A LOOK AT BEYONCE'S RECENT HOUSE OF DEREON PRINT AD AS WELL AS 50 CENT'S RGX BODY SPRAY PRINT AD AFTER THE JUMP!

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NEW PICS: BARACK OBAMA & FAMILY PHOTOSPREAD IN SEPTEMBER 2008 ISSUE OF ESSENCE MAGAZINE.

The Obamas are featured in the September 2008 issue of ESSENCE magazine. According to Essence.com, ESSENCE magazine became the only Black publications who was given a glimpse into the Obamas $1.65 million dollar spacious Hyde Park home on Chicago's Black Southside. In this collector's edition ESSENCE captures Michelle, Barack and their two adorable and darling daughters, 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha at home.

Below are a couple of excerpts from their in-depth article. I thoroughly enjoyed it. To read the entire article, where the Obamas discussed their life on the road, criticism of Michelle, and reaction to Barack's controversial comments about Black men, make a stop at your local newsstand to pick up this issue or subscribe to ESSENCE magazine today by clicking on the ESSENCE banner at the top of this page.

MICHELLE OBAMA ON BARACK AS A FATHER: "The thing that Barack does is that when he is there, he is a parent. He's not like a play dad. He's the guy who has read through all of the Harry Potter books with Malia. Barack is very good about understanding that the kids and their structure and stability are important. And he's somebody who, if there's discipline that needs to be handed down, he doesn't hesitate just because he hasn't seen them in a week."

BARACK OBAMA ON MICHELLE'S 'I'M EVERY WOMAN' STANCE: "Michelle has done a heroic job at managing the house, the family and still finding time to campaign and be out on the road. I'm always marveling at everything that she can do. 'I'm every woman,' he croons. "That's Michelle. It's like, Chaka Khan! Chaka Khan!"

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